DHAKA, Aug 22, 2024 (BSS) - Bangladesh Meteorological Department(BMD) today issued an emergency warning for heavy rainfall due to active monsoon mainly in southern regions of the country including the capital and Mymensingh district in the midst of the current flood situation.

"Due to active monsoon, heavy (44-88 mm per 24hrs) to very heavy (>89 mm per 24hrs) rainfall is likely to occur at places over Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barisal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions, during the next 48 hours commencing 10:00 am today," the warning signed by Meteorologist Dr Muhammad Abul Kalam Mallik said.

"Due to heavy rainfall, land slide may occur at places over the hilly regions of Chattogram division," it added.

"Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at most places over Mymensingh, Dhaka, Barisal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at many places over Rangpur, Rajshahi and Khulna divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9am today," said the daily BMD weather bulletin issued this morning.

However, the day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.

Country's maximum temperature on Thursday was recorded 33.7 degrees Celsius in Tetulia while today's minimum temperature 24.0 degrees Celsius was recorded jointly in Rangamati and Bandarban.

Rainfall for the last 24 hours till 6 am today was recorded 188 mm in Cumilla.

The sun sets at 6.26pm today and rises at 5.37am tomorrow in the capital.